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DA52 CGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,830 mi
Last recorded175,830 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 175,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached both rear subframe upper bushes detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 13 Sep 2018 165,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

all rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 165,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

all rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 154,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 154,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,593 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in both front roll bar links.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 143,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in both front roll bar links.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,302 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 129,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Spare tyre worn on edge below legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,107 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

smoke test not registerd emmisions to clear

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust in poor condition corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,993 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,797 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 81,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,774 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,774 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,606 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,606 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,748 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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DA52 CGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA52 CGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA52 CGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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